“Amazing weekend. I
don’t want it to be over!”
-
Jen
DSI Successfully Hosts the 2014 NDSC
Convention- From July 11th through the 13th
3,300 guests gathered at the 2014 National Down Syndrome Congress Convention
hosted by Down Syndrome Indiana. The convention brought in world renowned
speakers and world class opportunities for families to connect. Indy’s own, Dr.
Marilyn Bull was awarded the Pueschel-Tjossem
Memorial Research Award, Sure Steps
Founder, Bernie Veldman was awarded the Exceptional
Meritorious Service Award and Down Syndrome Indiana received the Convention Service Award. Several local
DSI Self Advocates including: Angie Cain, Jessica Green, Tommy Sliva, Connor
Stoesz, and Sarah Strohl were invited to present in front of a national audience!
The Down
Syndrome Indiana office has additional hard copies of the convention
compendium. They are available on a first come first serve basis. They may be
picked up at the DSI office between the hours of 8:30AM to 2:30PM Monday thru
Thursday of any week. For a $5.00 donation to cover the cost of postage, DSI
will be happy to mail you a copy of the compendium.
DSI hopes
that you will consider taking your 2015 family vacation in Phoenix, Arizona
from June 26th to June 28th.
“It was uplifting and motivating and
just wonderful. I learned immensely and
felt at home.”
-
Tricia
It is my pleasure to serve you,
Lisa Wells,
Executive Director
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